Chemistry, CHE*

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 99. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

CHE*111, 4 Credits, Concepts of Chemistry 

An introduction to inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, nomenclature, gases, solutions, equilibrium, nuclear chemistry, and acids & bases. Two and a half hours of class and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisites: ENG*101 and eligible for MAT*137.

CHE*112, 4 Credits, Principles of Organic and Biochemistry

An introduction to organic and biochemistry. Topics will include the major organic functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, as well as glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport, protein synthesis, and DNA/RNA. Prerequisite: CHE*111 or CHE*121 or permission of instructor.

CHE*121-122, 4-4 Credits, General Chemistry I and II

An introductory course in chemistry presenting the concepts, models, and techniques required for further work in chemistry or related fields. Three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: High School Chemistry or CHE*111; MAT*137 with a grade of "C" or better; ENG*101.

CHE*221-222, 4-4 Credits Organic Chemistry I & II 

A first course in Organic Chemistry covering the structures, properties, synthesis, and reactions of the major functional groups, and the principal organic reaction mechanisms. Stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and chromatography are also covered during the course and in the laboratory. Two and a half hours of class and three hours of laboratory each week. CHEM 221 was Formerly CHEM 201. Prerequisites: CHE*121-122 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

CHE*250, 4 Credits, Instrumental Analysis

An introduction to the theory and operation of the various instruments commonly encountered in the fields of environmental and biotechnical analysis. The course will provide an introduction to I.R., UV-VIS, AA Spectrophotometers, HPLC & GC, and the use of computers for data acquisition and evaluation. Three hours of class and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: CHE*121-122 and permission of instructor.

ENV*162, 3 Credits, Environmental Sampling

An introduction to the techniques of environmental sampling and data collection for contamination and water supply investigations. Topics include soil and groundwater sampling, surface water measurements, aquifer tests, and other basic field techniques. Also included is an introduction to the concept of Brownfield's, innovative remediation technologies, and the chemical nature of hazardous substances. This introductory course is intended for students with no prior exposure to field investigation techniques and as a precursor to advanced training and ENV*212.

ENV*212, 3 Credits, Site Assessment

An introduction to the environmental site assessment process. Topics include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments under the CT Property Transfer Act, further study of innovative remediation technologies, and an overview of Phase II and III Environmental Site Assessments. Also included is an overview of the CT Remediation Standard Regulations and chemical-specific remediation criteria. This introductory course is intended for students with no prior exposure to Environmental Site Assessments and CT Environmental Regulations. Prerequisite: ENV*162.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 99